Bring Whole-Child Enrichment
to Your ELP Program.
ChalkWild gives ELP directors a complete, turnkey enrichment solution — art, SEL, and literacy — in a single program any staff member can run from Day 1. No credentials. No prep. Just impact.
Rosenberg Scale · 6 weeks
Rosenberg Scale · 6 weeks
Watch ChalkWild Come to Life
See how real kids use the CreateCalm Kit — and why educators and program coordinators love it.
S&P 500 CEOs Said It Out Loud: “We Cannot Find People Who Can Solve Problems.”
MindSpark CEO Kellie Lauth went directly to the source — interviewing S&P 500 CEOs about their biggest talent challenge. The answer was unanimous: the workforce lacks the foundational problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration skills that no amount of adult training can retrofit. The gap was created decades earlier, in elementary school.
U.S. corporations already spend over $100 billion a year trying to close this gap in adults. It isn’t working — because you can’t fix in a training room what was never built in a classroom.
The five skills those CEOs said they can’t find — Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Self-Regulation — are exactly what ChalkWild builds, session by session, starting in TK.
ChalkWild is purpose-built for this moment. Every CreateCalm Kit session directly devELPs all five competencies those CEOs said they can’t find: Critical Thinking through open-ended art challenges, Creativity through free expression, Communication through SEL discussion prompts, Collaboration through peer sharing, and Self-Regulation through drawing as an emotional outlet. Aligned to CASEL, T-SEL, and CA AB 2876. Deployable Day 1. No training required.
Two Programs. One Whole-Child Experience.
Use them together for a complete 30–45 minute enrichment block, or deploy each independently. Any caring adult can run both — word-for-word guides included.
CreateCalm Kit
The world’s first erasable art canvas backpack — invented by an 11-year-old in Modesto, CA. Includes 12 chalk markers, a terry cloth eraser, and free access to 75+ zero-prep T-SEL lessons.
- Proven average 41% self-esteem boost in 6 weeks
- 75+ and growing word-for-word facilitator scripts — no credential needed
- 50+ and growing VAPA-aligned drawing lessons
- Heritage Month art units + drawing videos + art therapy prompts
- Trauma-informed, CASEL-aligned, TK–5
- ELP / ASES / LCAP / Prop 28 eligible
ChalkTales New
AI-powered personalized storybooks where every child stars in their own SEL story. Every story pairs with a CreateCalm drawing activity. Create. Calm. Connect.
- AI-generates a unique storybook per student instantly
- CASEL-aligned SEL theme woven into every narrative
- Paired drawing prompt on the CreateCalm backpack
- Culturally responsive — bilingual options available
- Built for reluctant readers, ELL, RSP, YMCA, BGC, ELP
- Identity → Motivation: When students see themselves in stories, reading becomes self-affirmation. Bishop, R.S. (1990).
- Personalization → Comprehension growth: Students given personally relevant materials showed measurable comprehension growth over four months. Wigfield et al. (2016).
- Bilingual books → ELL literacy gains: L1 literacy directly facilitates L2 English devELPment. August & Shanahan (2006).
🎯 Together: A Complete ELP Enrichment Block
Every session covers all three ELP enrichment pillars — no additional materials, no training, no planning.
We Handle the Data So You Don’t Have To.
ChalkWild delivers customized pre/post assessments for both ELA growth and self-esteem — built to satisfy your state-mandated CALPADS and ELP reporting requirements out of the box.
Plug-In Assessment.
District-Ready Reporting.
Every ChalkWild partnership includes a customized SMART Goals document co-devELPed for your district — covering short-, medium-, and long-term literacy and SEL targets, pre-loaded into Google Forms and Sheets so your team never touches a spreadsheet.
Staff administer grade-band assessments in as little as 3–20 minutes per student. Scores auto-populate a live dashboard. You get a clean aggregate report — by grade band, by site, by semester — ready to attach to your AROI submission.
No additional software. No consultant fees. No data entry headaches. One PO covers it all.
ChalkWild assessment data is formatted to support CALPADS LEAP Program Code 194 compliance and EC 46120 expanded learning reporting. We provide session attendance tracking, pre/post outcome data, and summary reports aligned to the state’s Annual Report on the Implementation (AROI) submission timeline.
📚 Grade-Band Literacy Assessment
Four CCSS-aligned instruments — one per grade band (TK–K, Gr 1–2, Gr 3–4, Gr 5–6) — measure phonics, fluency, comprehension, and writing. Staff-administered. PRE and POST within the same semester.
🪞 Pictorial Scale (Harter & Pike)
Validated picture-based instrument for ages 4–7. Measures Peer Acceptance, Adult Acceptance, and Belonging across 6 items. Staff-administered; takes ~5 minutes. Max 24 pts.
📝 Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE)
Industry-standard 10-item Likert instrument (0–30 scale) for Grade 3 and above. Student-completed via Google Forms in ~5–7 minutes. Grounded in our 41%+ study data.
📊 Auto-Generated District Report
Google Sheets Score Tracker auto-calculates % gain per student and cohort. Dashboard tab generates a ready-to-submit summary report by grade band, site, and semester — no manual work.
Three Assessment Touch Points — Every Semester
PRE Assessment
70% completion target Week 1; 90%+ by Week 2. Establishes individual literacy and SEL baselines per student. Scores locked in Google Sheets within 48 hrs.
Mid-Check
Shortened Task 1-only check takes 3–10 minutes per student. 65% of students should show measurable gain. Flags sites that need course correction before POST.
POST Assessment
Full instrument — same as PRE. Aggregate report submitted to district within 2 weeks of semester end. Targets: 20-pt literacy gain; 41% RSE increase; 20–25% Pictorial Scale gain.
Assessment Instruments at a Glance
All instruments are validated, publicly available, and defensible to district evaluators and grant reviewers.
Early Foundations Assessment
Print Concepts (20 pts) · Phonological Awareness (40 pts) · Oral Language (20 pts). Staff-administered, ~6–10 min. Success: 16-pt gain on 80-pt scale.
80-pt scale · CCSS RF.K.1–2DevELPing Readers Assessment
Phonics & Decoding · High-Frequency Words · Oral Reading Fluency · Listening Comprehension. ~12–15 min. Success: 20-pt gain.
100-pt scale · CCSS RF.1.2–RF.2.4Expanding Readers Assessment
Oral Reading Fluency · Reading Comprehension · Vocabulary in Context · Short Written Response. ~15–18 min. Success: 20-pt gain.
100-pt scale · CCSS RF.3.4–W.4.1Advanced Readers Assessment
Reading Comprehension · Academic Vocabulary · Argument Writing · Extended Thinking. Student-independent, ~20 min. Success: 20-pt gain.
100-pt scale · CCSS RI.5.1–W.6.1Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence
Harter & Pike validated instrument. 6 items across 3 domains: Peer Acceptance, Adult Acceptance, Belonging. 4-pt scale. Staff-administered, ~5 min. POST target: 20–25% avg cohort gain.
24-pt scale · Ages 4–7Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSE)
10-item Likert (0–30 scale). Items 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 reverse-scored. Student-completed via Google Forms, ~5–7 min. POST target: 41% avg cohort increase — grounded in two independent ChalkWild studies.
30-pt scale · Ages 8+ChalkWild Qualifies Across Every Major Funding Stream
One purchase order. Six funding frameworks. ChalkWild programs are purpose-built to satisfy the goals and allowable uses of each source — making your procurement straightforward.
Extended Learning Opportunity Program
California’s primary funding stream for TK–6 expanded learning. ChalkWild directly satisfies all three mandated enrichment pillars.
- Arts enrichment (CreateCalm Kit)
- SEL and social-emotional devELPment (75+ CASEL lessons)
- Literacy and academic support (ChalkTales personalized reading)
- Zero-prep facilitation — no credentialed staff required
- Measurable outcomes for CDE reporting
After School Education & Safety Program
ASES funds academic and literacy support plus safe environments for TK–9 students. ChalkWild covers both pillars.
- Academic enrichment through structured art + SEL lessons
- Literacy engagement via ChalkTales personalized storybooks
- Trauma-informed programming supports safe, positive climate
- Culturally responsive content reduces barriers for ELL students
- Bilingual parent-facing materials support family engagement
Arts and Music in Schools (Prop 28)
Proposition 28 dedicates funding specifically for arts instruction. CreateCalm Kit was designed from the ground up as an arts enrichment program.
- VAPA-aligned visual arts curriculum, TK–5
- Structured drawing lessons with educator facilitation guides
- Art therapy prompts for social-emotional integration
- Heritage Month art units — culturally affirming representation
- Endorsed by mental health professionals for arts-based SEL
Local Control Accountability Plan
LCAP ties district spending to measurable student outcomes. ChalkWild generates the data your plan needs.
- Rosenberg Scale pre/post data — documented 41.3% self-esteem gain
- CASEL competency tracking across all 75+ lessons
- Supports LCAP priority areas: student engagement, school climate, pupil achievement
- Addresses unduplicated student populations (ELL, low-income, foster youth)
- Outcome dashboard for site coordinators and district reporting
Title I — Improving Basic Programs
Title I funds programs that support low-income students. ChalkWild’s evidence base and equity-centered design make it a strong allowable use.
- Targets reading and literacy engagement for struggling readers
- Culturally responsive — mirrors students’ identities and languages
- Validated study data supports evidence-based spend requirement
- Supports ELL, RSP, and historically underserved student groups
- Works in Title I schools, community school models, and YMCA/BGC sites
Student Support & Academic Enrichment (SSAE)
Title IV-A funds well-rounded education opportunities, safe environments, and tech integration. ChalkWild qualifies under all three use categories.
- Well-rounded education: arts + literacy enrichment
- Safe & healthy students: trauma-informed SEL, emotional regulation
- Technology integration: ChalkTales AI-powered story generation
- ChalkWild AI Academy qualifies under digital literacy allowable uses
- Supports blended learning and personalized instruction goals
Need a compliance one-pager for your purchase order? Contact us and we’ll send it same day.
Built for the Reality of Afterschool Programs
Designed around understaffed, under-resourced, overworked teams — and proven with real kids in real programs.
Mirrors, Not Strangers
Kids read more when they see themselves in the story. ChalkTales makes every child the hero of their own SEL adventure. Bishop (1990); Schiefele et al. (2012)
Zero Prep, Any Staff
No credential required. Any ELP staff, sub, or volunteer runs a ChalkWild session from Day 1 with word-for-word facilitator guides.
Proven Self-Esteem Boost
41.3% boost (Salvation Army Modesto) and 41.9% boost (TEAM Charter) — both measured on the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale across 6-week studies.
Culturally Responsive
Stories reflect each student’s name, background, and community. Bilingual options — especially powerful for ELL students.
Grant-Ready Outcomes
Measurable literacy + SEL + self-esteem data gives coordinators what they need for ELP, LCAP, Title I, and foundation grant reporting.
Calms Big Emotions
Drawing channels stress into creativity. Students show improved focus, emotional regulation, and classroom behavior.
Built-In SEL Discussions
Natural conversation prompts — no lesson planning needed to meet CASEL competency goals every session.
Works Anywhere
YMCA, BGC, Salvation Army, Title I classrooms, RSP pull-out, DA partner programs — plug in and go.
Made for the Programs You Run
Built for every caring adult in a child’s life — not just classroom teachers.
🏫 Perfect Program Fit
- ELP & Afterschool Programs — plug-and-play enrichment block, no planning
- LCAP / Title I Schools — addresses three enrichment pillars simultaneously
- YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, Salvation Army — any caring adult can facilitate
- Bilingual & ELL Classrooms — culturally relevant stories, bilingual options
- Special Education & RSP — low-pressure, identity-affirming, IEP-supportive
- DA / Community Partner Programs — arts as early intervention
💡 Especially Powerful For
- Reluctant and struggling readers — identity-affirming stories remove resistance
- Students with trauma histories — art as non-verbal emotional processing
- Kids with ADHD or attention difficulties — drawing promotes sustained focus
- Grant-funded programs needing outcomes data — built-in tracking tools
- Staff shortage situations — any sub walks in and runs it confidently
- Programs scaling across multiple sites — same kit, same guide, same impact
Trusted by Districts, DA Offices & Community Programs
“Seeing such dedication and expertise in your work reaffirms my confidence in our continued partnership. Your commitment to excellence is evident, and I believe that together we can improve the lives of our students.”
“ChalkWild has been an exceptional partner with the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office — fostering confidence, encouraging creativity, and reinforcing a sense of equality, worth and belonging.”
“Alix has ADHD. He never sits still and he sits on the floor for 30–45 minutes during ChalkWild art time, watching how-to-draw videos and drawing on his backpack. It’s an amazing sight to see.”
“I am interested in expanding our collaboration through the Extended Learning Opportunities Program. Your resource presents numerous possibilities to create meaningful experiences for our students and families.”
Backed by Mental Health Professionals
Not just fun — endorsed by the experts who work with children every day.
ChalkWild backpacks serve as both a personal canvas and a communication tool, enabling children to express feelings, interests, and identities in a visually tangible form. For individuals with disabilities, this can be especially empowering.
A great on-the-go resource for children who love to draw — may help to ease feelings of anxiety or stress and regulate emotions. Very helpful for children who are always moving or have attention difficulties.
My published research shows that just 20 minutes of drawing can improve working memory — our brain’s control center. Pick one of these fantastic backpacks and get drawing!
Everything ELP Directors Ask
Quick answers so you can make the case to your team — and your district office.
Yes. ChalkWild programs are eligible for funding through ELP, LCAP, ASES, Prop 28, Title I, and Title IV-A. We provide a compliance one-pager and purchase order documentation on request. Contact us and we’ll send it same day.
ChalkWild includes a full pre/post assessment system at no additional cost. We provide:
- Four grade-band literacy assessments (TK–K, Gr 1–2, Gr 3–4, Gr 5–6) aligned to CCSS ELA Foundational Standards
- Pictorial Scale of Perceived Competence (Harter & Pike) for TK–2 SEL measurement
- Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale for Grades 3–6
- Google Forms/Sheets infrastructure — scores auto-populate a live tracker with a report dashboard
- AROI-ready summary reports submitted to your district within 2 weeks of semester end
All assessment data is structured to support CALPADS LEAP Program Code 194 compliance and EC 46120 expanded learning reporting requirements.
No. Both programs are designed for zero-credential facilitation. Every lesson includes a word-for-word facilitator script — meaning any caring adult can walk in and run a session confidently on Day 1.
Both programs are designed for TK–5 (ages 4–11), with assessment instruments extending through Grade 6 for ELP compliance. Content is calibrated by grade band to match reading levels and devELPmental stages.
ChalkWild programs generate the specific evidence funders require:
- Self-esteem: 41.3% increase (Salvation Army Modesto study) and 41.9% increase (TEAM Charter study) — both validated by the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, 6-week studies.
- Literacy growth: Grade-band gain thresholds (16-pt gain for TK–K; 20-pt gain for Gr 1–6) tracked via ChalkWild’s independent assessment instruments.
- SEL competency: CASEL-aligned progress across five core competency domains.
- ELL outcomes: Bilingual story completion and parent survey data available in English, Spanish, and Hmong Daw.
Yes. We offer tiered pricing for classroom, site, and district-wide purchases. Contact us at info@chalkwild.com for a custom quote — most purchase orders are processed within one week.
Yes. ChalkTales generates stories in English and Spanish (with Hmong Daw support for family communication). The CreateCalm Kit includes dedicated Heritage Month art + SEL units for Hispanic Heritage Month, Black History Month, AAPI Heritage Month, and Women’s History Month.
Fast. Email info@chalkwild.com and receive a custom proposal — including your district-specific SMART Goals document — within 48 hours. Most purchase orders are processed within one week. Day 1: any staff member opens the facilitator guide and runs the first session. No training required.
Ready to Bring ChalkWild to Your ELP Program?
Request a bulk quote, schedule a demo, or ask about bundling ChalkTales with your CreateCalm Kit order. We make it easy.
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Self-esteem results measured using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale over a 6-week period. 41.3% increase: Salvation Army Modesto study (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, 6-week study). 41.9% increase: TEAM Charter study (Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, 6-week study). Results may vary.